Zen Mondo

4 Reviews on “Zen Mondo”

• Angloyankophile

  Restaurants don’t have to boast a Michelin star to receive a rating of 5 from me and, in many ways, Zen Mondo is better than some of the Michelin-starred restaurants I’ve sampled.Don’t be fooled by the dubious exterior or its location slap bang in the middle of Angel’s busy Upper Street – Zen Mondo is a gem in a slew of mediocre Japanese restaurants dotted around the North London area. Its reputation for being the only Japanese-owned (with a Japanese chef) restaurant in North London means that the recipes that are served out of its tiny but buzzing kitchen are authentic, simple, and more akin to home-cooked Japanese dishes you’d find in Japan, instead of struggling-to-impress, overpriced, fusion dishes that are the norm of most Japanese restaurants in London.The flavours are clean and the ingredients are fresh: I’d highly recommend the sushi and sashimi, which we can never resist tucking into, or the delicious bubbling hot seafood clay pots served with noodles and Japanese vegetables. The pre-theatre four course menu is a steal at 15.50 per person and includes the most choice of delicious desserts – ranging from a lychee granita to matcha cheesecake.The prices are very reasonable and I’d happily pay more for the quality of food that is served at Zen Mondo. Service is always friendly and prompt and the dining environment is an oasis from the hustle and bustle of Upper Street. It’s no surprise that the restaurant has its loyal customers who return again and again, greeting the chef by name, who in turn, reciprocates the greeting with a deep, appreciative bow. A standout place that most might walk by- I’m very happy for it to be kept a secret! angloyankophile.com

  January 26, 2015, 3:51 pm

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• Eliza925994

  Real Japanese Food. This is a Authentic place for Japanese food & great prices. Order placed via dinein and got Speedy delivery 🙂 !!!

  May 3, 2014, 7:56 am

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• Ashish Das

  Great spot. Great, fresh, authentic Japanese food. The lunch combos are great for the price – a main, miso soup, salads and green tea all for about 10. Food is much nicer than a lot of pricier Japanese restaurants around.

  November 9, 2013, 7:15 pm

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• Giddy2g

  This is a great little place – simple, good value authentic Japanese food, very delicately prepared. Should be loads busier, as is better than the others in the area. Will be back here whenever we are in the area.

  August 20, 2013, 9:34 pm

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